Xcel Energy fires up new natural gas-fired High Bridge plant near St. Paul, replacing older coal-fired unit. Image credit: Minnesota Public Radio Recently Jonathan G. Dorn, my colleague at Earth Policy Institute , released a report on how

community opposition, legal challenges, and financial uncertainty over future carbon costs are prompting companies to rethink their plans for coal….

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Closing The Door On Building New Coal-Fired Power Plants In America